Safety, Set Design, Construction
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SAFETY IN SCENE SHOP (WORKSHOP) AREA WHEN WORKING WITH EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS Welcome to the Scene Shop: Jesuit Theater recognizes that written safety procedures are extremely important to ensure a safe environment in the theater. Shop Safety: • Do not operate machinery or equipment if it is known to be in an unsafe condition. • Students shall not use equipment, which they have not been trained to operate. • At least two people will need to be in the scene shop at all times while working. Cleanliness: • Clean up your work area when you are done with your task. The Scene Shop shall be clean & all tools put away neatly at end of each workday. Cleaning requires the removal of all sawdust and debris. Remove nails and screws in all reused lumber. • Do not leave long sticks in trash barrels. Others: • Proper clothing should be worn when working in the scene shop. No open toes or sandals are allowed. When using tools, wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses or goggles. • If you must use a ladder, have someone there to foot and hold the bottom for you. Power Tools: • Miter Saw: Wear safety glasses. If the cutting operation is dusty, wear a dust mask. Prior to using the miter saw, the blade should be checked for tightness. Verify loca- tion of off switch and/or emergency power disconnect. If used, check to ensure the fence is set properly and tightly. A helper should be used to assist in supporting the work. FOLLOW the instructions. • Circular Saw: A full-face shield or safety glasses/goggles are required. Always use the clamps. Make sure the lower guard revolves up into the upper guard assembly without sticking or binding, and rotates freely back, covering the circular blade, at the completion of the cut. FOLLOW the Instructions. • Jig Saw: Always wear safety glasses. Make sure blade is secure. Do not cut small pieces of wood such as anything smaller than your hand. FOLLOW the instructions. • Hand Drill: Ensure that the bit or attachments are properly seated and tightened in the chuck. FOLLOW the instructions. 1 SET DESIGN 1. Why make a Set Design and create a layout (Set Plan and/or Scale model) 2. Different types of sets Recreation of original place Artistic rendering (expressionistic, etc. depending on play and direction style) Simplistic setting (just resembling – Example: one done in an arena stage) 3. What should the set do? Set the style and tone for the production and create a mood Give clues to the time and place of the action Allow characters different options for action/movement 4. How are sets designed? Designer meets with Producer to set budget, and Director to get his input ideas Designer reads and re-reads the script (note: location, date, historical period and any set changes – do research) Take dimensions / floor plans of the stage to be used (que no afecte visual) Sketch of the set (layout plan or scale model) 5. VIDEO: “Grease” (Set design) - Summary of Derek McLane’s artistic process 6. VIDEO: “The Cherry Orchard” (Set design & Scale model) - How designers link show ideas to set design 7. Explain “The Outsiders” set plan (how to measure dimensions, set pieces to build) SET CONSTRUCTION 1. Tools we’ll be using and materials we’ll be working with: Drills Plywood panels Miter Saws Lumber sticks Circular Saws Paint Jig Saw Crushed brown paper Screwdrivers and Hammers Tape Ruler, Gaffer Tape 2. Set pieces to build: Platforms (Ex. build a 2nd floor) Install Flats, Doors, Windows Plywood Flats Assemble set Stairs Spike Set (glow tape) Floor painting (or floor cloth, canvas) 3. How to rig set pieces (Ex. a candelabra) 4. VIDEO: “Peter & Starcatcher” (the set shop and set construction process) 5. VIDEO: “Time-lapse” (set staging process) 6. Divide class students into groups (of 3-4) to begin construction of sets 2 .